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DECEMBER 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Oscar Trejo - Set for extended absence Trejo won't play Friday against Osasuna due to a muscular injury and is expected to miss "some time," manager Francisco told media Thursday.

Impact Trejo suffered the injury against Celta Vigo on Monday, and the manager said the injury will keep him on the sidelines, meaning he'll likely use the Christmas break to see if he can recover. Trejo had started three of Rayo's last four games, and his earliest chance to return might be against Getafe on Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Suspension served Espino will be an option once again for Friday's match against Osasuna, having served his one-match suspension against Celta Vigo last Monday.

Impact Espino is back as an option for Rayo after having dealt with his suspension. The defender should now return to the starting XI, as he only has missed a start once all season, with that being due to his accumulation of five yellow cards. With Espino returning and most likely starting at left-back, expect Pep Chavarria to move back to the bench.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Trejo - Suffers injury Trejo was taken off at halftime with an injury during Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Trejo has started four of the last seven matches played, recording eight tackles and eight chances created in that span. He is set to be questionable for Friday's trip to Osasuna with an undisclosed injury.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Five crosses and clean sheet Garcia kept a clean sheet and recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia kept his first clean sheet of the season Monday as he contributed three interceptions in his full 90 minutes on the pitch. He also was fairly productive on the attack, creating two chances for the first time since Sept. 24 and recording five crosses (one accurate) for the sixth time this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Seven crosses and clean sheet Lopez registered a clean sheet, one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Lopez played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season Monday and marked the occasion with his first clean sheet of the season. He also set season highs in crosses (seven, three accurate) and corners (four), in addition to creating three chances for the second time this season. The only downside to his performance was a yellow card in the 73rd minute for a bad foul, his fourth booking of the season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul De Tomas - Four shots in return de Tomas had four shots (three on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact After not playing in the last three matches (dating back to Nov. 5), de Tomas returned to the pitch Monday with a season high three shots on target (four total). While all of those shots were saved by Vicente Guaita, it was still good to see de Tomas finding himself in scoring positions during his 71 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Isi Palazon - Productive in scoreless draw Isi Palazon generated five shots (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 0-0 draw against Celta Vigo.

Impact Palazon had one of his best performances of the season Monday despite not recording a goal contribution. He set new season highs with five shots and four chances created and recorded four crosses for the eighth time this season. While he has not scored a goal since Sept. 15, he has consistently found himself in positions to do so as of late with 10 shots (four on target) in his last four matches.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet in draw Dimitrievski recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Dimitrievski kept his seventh clean sheet of the season Monday as he saved both shots on target he faced in the match. After conceding seven goals in his previous three matches combined, he bounced back with a solid performance versus Celta Vigo. Next up he heads to Osasuna Friday, a side which has scored 18 goals in 16 league matches this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane - Goes full 90 in Copa del Rey Aridane (calf) started and played the entire match in Rayo Vallecano's 2-0 win in the Copa del Rey over Yeclano on Dec. 6.

Impact The defender hasn't featured in league play since Oct. 29, but the fact that he went the full 90 in the Copa del Rey last week suggests his calf problems are a thing of the past. Given Aridane started in every game he was available for prior to the injury, he should be in contention to return to the starting lineup sooner rather than later.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Assists in cup Ciss came off the bench and provided an assist during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Yeclano.

Impact Ciss found himself on the bench in the cup, giving him a nice rest after his busy La Liga campaign. The midfielder was solid coming off the bench as well, providing an assist and showing why he's been a mainstay in the starting XI of late. He could be rotated a bit in the coming weeks due to the busy December schedule.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Pozo - Appears off bench Pozo came off the bench during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Yeclano.

Impact Pozo saw a minimal role off the bench during the Copa del Rey win. The attacking midfielder has made no appearances in La Liga this season and remains an entirely unused option in most competitions. The only chance Pozo has for minutes is a minimal Copa del Rey win.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falcao - Scores off bench Falcao came off the bench and scored during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Yeclano.

Impact Falcao can't even get in the starting XI in the cup, a pretty clear indication of where he stands in the pecking order. The once brilliant striker has been relegated to a minimal super sub role of late. Raul de Tomas remains the preferred striking option.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JOÃO FÉLIX, BRAHIM, STUANI y todos los GOLAZOS de la Jornada 15

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Alfonso Espino - Picks up fifth yellow card Espino picked up his fifth yellow card in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and will be suspended for the match against Celta Vigo on Dec. 11.

Impact Espino was booked in each of Rayo's last two matches, and the fifth yellow card means he will miss the home matchup against Celta de Vigo. His absence will create a void on the defensive line, as Espino has been ever-present in Rayo's starting lineup this season. Pep Chavarria should get the nod at left-back against Celta, but Espino should be eligible to return against Osasuna on Dec. 15.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes four in defeat Dimitrievski recorded one save and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Athletic.

Impact Dimitrievski struggled in goal as he allowed four goals, and managed only one save. The four goals allowed marked the second-highest amount he has conceded this year. Next, he'll aim to perform better against Celta Vigo, a team that has scored 14 goals in 14 games.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Espino - Own goal in defeat Pacha Espino generated an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 loss against Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 32...

Impact Espino had the misfortune of scoring an own goal as a cross by Inaki Williams deflected off him and went to the back of the net. The left-back ended the game with a similar defensive impact as he did in his previous matchup, repeating his four tackles performance.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Lopez - Unproductive in defeat Lopez registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 loss against Athletic.

Impact Lopez failed to provide much of an impact as he only took one shot, which failed to find the mark. Additionally he delivered two crosses, both of which were inaccurate.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Aridane - Won't face Athletic Aridane (calf) won't be available to face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, manager Francisco told media Friday.

Impact Aridane has yet to recover from his injury, but the head coach said the center-back could return to training as soon as next week ahead of the Dec. 11 contest against Celta Vigo. Aridane hasn't played since Oct. 22, though he was a regular starter when available.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Mumin - Expected to be available Saturday Mumin (hamstring) will be part of the squad Saturday against Athletic Bilbao, manager Francisco told media Friday.

Impact Mumin was dealing with a hamstring problem, but the manager said he will be available, though he didn't specify whether he's ready to start or not. Mumin started in each of Rayo's last four games, scoring a goal and averaging 5.3 clearances per game in that span. If healthy enough, he should remain in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Mumin - Injured hamstring Mumin picked up a hamstring injured and subbed out in the 75th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Barcelona.

Impact Mumin was replaced by Pathe Ciss Saturday after leaving the match with a hamstring injury. He's been able to start five of the six matched played, already scoring a goal while averaging about 5.3 clearances per game. With Aridane (calf) also picking up an injury, there is a possibility to see with Oscar Valentin or Pathe Ciss drop to center back if needed.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane - Left off team with injury Aridane was not called up for Saturday's 1-1 draw to Barcelona with a calf injury.

Impact Aridane has not played since Oct 22 after having previously started all nine matches played. He is questionable heading into Saturday's match with a calf injury, though Florian Lejeune and Addul Mumin are the favorites to get the start at center back right now.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Garcia - Set to return from ban Garcia is back from his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

Impact The midfielder missed a game for the first time this season, and the tendency means he should return to the starting lineup right away. Garcia has four goals and one assist this season while playing as an attacking threat on the left wing.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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